Ultra Running Hub Strasburg, VA, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027
Elizabeths Furnace Fat Ass 50 km Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 257 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 46 | Daniel Fogg · 05:37:00 | Nora Jodrey · 06:15:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 60 | Keith Miller · 05:59:00 | Lexi Delisle · 06:25:00 |
| 2024 | 50km | 54 | Lance Dockery · 05:22:00 | Steph Hill · 06:56:00 |
| 2023 | 50km | 52 | Adam Watkins · 05:22:00 | Heather Dougherty · 07:19:00 |
| 2022 | 50km | 21 | Jose Cardenas · 07:05:00 | Kristen Kelman · 07:58:00 |
| 2021 | 50km | 32 | Paul Jacobs · 05:10:55 | Kathleen Cusick · 06:46:00 |
| 2019 | 50km | 61 | Joey Cohen · 05:39:03 | Sheila Vibert · 06:11:25 |
| 2018 | 50km | 62 | James Fogg · 04:52:55 | Kelly MacDonald · 06:15:29 |
| 2017 | 50km | 65 | Adam Watkins · 05:08:13 | Robin Watkins · 06:00:36 |
| 2016 | 50km | 54 | Matthew Bugin · 05:17:49 | Emily Clay · 07:02:00 |
The field shrank 23% between 2025 (60) and 2026 (46). 15% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Elizabeths Furnace Fat Ass 50 km Race, a 50 km trail race, takes place in Strasburg, VA, United States. Its 1800 meters of elevation gain mean runners face 36 meters of climb for every kilometer of the course.
With 10 editions run since 2016, this event is put on by the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club (VHTRC). The latest edition in 2026 had 46 finishers, making it larger than 56% of its 2719 peer 50k races. The 2027 race is scheduled for March 13.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.